Reiser Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 465 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Reiser Dam 2
The primary purpose of Reiser Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tim Reiser (private). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River near Spencer Dam.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Spencer Dam |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.85632, -98.86999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 889 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tim Reiser |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08524 |
| Federal ID | NE08524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |